'Biggest Loser: Couples' recap: Makeover Week

It's another shortened episode of The Biggest Loser this week to allow for The Voice auditions to continue (read our full recap of those here), but that doesn't take away from any of the magic as self-styled "Fairy Godfather' Tim Gunn arrives at the ranch to give the remaining contestants a head-to-toe makeover!

He makes his grand entrance in a horse and carriage, setting the scene for the fairytale theme of the fan favorite Makeover Week. He promises to give the contestants three gifts each, starting with a makeover. "I'm all about celebrating your fabulous, glorious new shapes."

He takes them to a luxurious room filled with gorgeous gowns and tuxedos before initiating a conversation on when they last wore such glamorous clothes and felt comfortable. But before they get to raid the closet, it's time for new hairstyles from Hollywood stylist Ken Paves.

We see the results when they arrive at a luxurious castle by horse and carriage to meet Tim later that night:

HannahHannah is first to arrive (having switched her dark hair for blonde) and Tim tells her that the second surprise of the day is waiting upstairs. It's her dad! They share a tearful reunion, with her dad describing her change as "exhilarating" for him to see as a parent. He leads her into the castle by her arm, joking: "I'm going to be walking down a church aisle like this soon."

OliviaOlivia sports a sleek dark bob in place of her long hair. She's greeted by her husband who has actually lost 99lbs on his own at home, and Olivia says that it's as if she is meeting him again for the first time. She also enjoys a reunion with her father inside the castle. "To see her at a place of such health and so happy and so ready for the rest of our lives... Everything is new and it's wonderful," adds her husband. "I'm proud to call you my wife."

AustinAustin is also sporting shorter hair when he arrives in a tux. He's lost 153lbs on his journey so far and feels better than ever before. "I've worn tuxes before and I never felt like I had command. I love the way I feel right now." He jokes that he can "walk with a little swagger now" because he feels confident and proud. His mom is waiting for him. "For so long he walked around with his head down and to see him with his head up high and showing who he really is, there is a pride that wells up inside."

IreneIrene, who has shorter, lighter hair, says that wearing her gorgeous dress and make-up makes her feel like a princess. "This week is the week where I feel like, 'I look really good right now!'" Her mom Ana, who was eliminated in week one, is waiting for her, and she's lost 75lbs at home herself. Ana says that Irene looks "breathtaking" and she's so proud to see how confident, comfortable and ready to move on with her life she is.

JayTim thinks Jay looks like "distinguished royalty". Jay says that he feels strong, proud and able to take on anything after losing 142lbs. His son Matthew is waiting for him. "I've wanted this for him for so long," says a tearful Matthew. "Not only do I have my dad back but I have a dad who is capable of doing so much more than he could before. I know he has changed his life and in essence he's also changed mine."

The Challenge

The contestants meet Alison at the beach. She tells them they look fantastic but would look even better in a Mazda 5, which is lucky because she has two available to win. There are a string of car-shaped sandcastles built on the beach, and the contestants have to find a hidden car key in each sandcastle, then run down the boardwalk to where the cars are parked and see if their key can start the vehicle. If not, they have to run back and repeat the whole process.

Irene is the first to win a car on her second attempt! She plans to give it to her mom. Finally, after the other players are down to the final two keys, it's Olivia who walks away with the prize. She's thrilled to have a "tangible object" that will always remind her of the experience.

The Weigh-In

Hannah: -2lbsJay: -3lbsAustin: -7lbsIrene: -2lbsOlivia: -4lbs

Jay and Hannah fall below the yellow line - but there's one more surprise waiting courtesy of Tim. He magically appears in the weigh-in chamber and makes the yellow line on the scoreboard disappear. No-one is going home! The episode ends with Olivia singing on the scale (as she promised to do when she hit the 100lbs weight loss mark).